Chief Information Officer

Pps; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in South Africa is seeking a Chief Information Officer to drive innovation and technology strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT leadership experience, particularly in the healthcare or insurance sectors, and demonstrate a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and technology management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Expertise in healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology infrastructure management and strategy execution.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and control.
• Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Acumen

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Postgraduate diploma/degree in Healthcare

Tools

Enterprise Systems

CRM

Administration Platforms

Job description

Job Description: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leading the organization's information technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives to enhance member experiences, drive innovation, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

The CIO will oversee the development and implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient IT systems that support PPSHA's strategy. This role is pivotal in driving PPSHA's commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare services through strategic technology leadership.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (essential)
• Postgraduate diploma/degree or healthcare-specific qualification (advantageous)
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role within the healthcare funding, insurance, or financial sector
• Experience working with innovators, designers, and developers to realize the strategic vision of the company
• Excellent understanding of current and emerging technologies

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record of leading complex IT projects and digital transformation initiatives
• Expertise in enterprise systems used by medical schemes and administrators (e.g., administration platforms, CRM, workflow automation)
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., ICD-10, PMB, CPT)
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and governance reporting capabilities
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities

Technical Competencies

• Business Architecture
• Application of digital technologies
• Business IT Systems
• Information Security Management
• IT Network and Securities
• IT Procurement and Asset Management
• IT Programme Management
• IT Strategy and Planning
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic execution
• Core systems oversight
• Technology infrastructure management
• Budget and financial management
• Commercial acumen
• Governance, compliance, and control
• Security
• Performance & operations
• Vendor & stakeholder management
• Team leadership and development